Job Description

We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.

We are currently assisting 'Katie' to find an experienced Team Manager to manage her small team of support staff.

Katie is 27 years old and lives in her own home with her parents and pet cat. Katie has an acquired brain injury which she received at or near the time of her birth. As a result, Katie has Cerebral Palsy which affects all four of her limbs, her trunk and neck. Katie also has a moderate learning disability and communication difficulties. Katie needs support in all areas of her life and has personal care needs.

Katie is currently looking for support workers to take her to her daily activities Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30 pm. We are therefore looking for a Team Manager to support this new and growing team. Whilst this is a small package of support at present it is likely to grow in the future and the team manager position will be pivotal to supporting Katie, and in liaising with her parents and the clinical team with this exciting journey.

The current hours are 17 per week, which will include working with Katie on shift as well as protected time for administration and management tasks and liasion with Katie's parents.

Main hours are Monday to Friday 8-am 4.30pm, however there is an expectation that you would be available for some evening and weekend hours as required. As the role develops Katie would like to have the occasional overnight support.

Benefits

20.00 per hour weekdays 22.00 per hour weekend daytime Mileage reimbursement for use of own vehicle 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata) At least double pay for Bank Holidays worked Full induction On-going training and professional support and supervision
Applicants must have access to their own vehicle they are prepared to use for work purposes and hold a full driving licence.

Applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:

Have a minimum of 3-years experience in care Have line-manager / supervisory experience Hold a qualification in nursing, social work, psychology or a NVQ 3 or above Have experience of working with individuals with cerebral palsy, brain injuries or learning disabilities
To apply, submit a current CV which we will review, and if we feel you match the person specification, you will be sent an application form to provide some further information to progress your application.

Closing date: 28th September

Please note the job may be re-opened if we have no suitable candidates by the closing date.

BHL is committed to the protection of individuals from avoidable harm and abuse. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS (with barred list) checks (at the expense of the employer). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and it is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for this role. We will require a full job history and evidence of your conduct at work (for roles involved in working with vulnerable groups) and will seek both professional and employment references before employment commences.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20.00-22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17 per week

Application question(s):

Do you smoke or vape?
Experience:

care work: 3 years (required) management or supervisory: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work use (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person